Monument record TQ 67 SW 1290 - Cooper's Road Second World War air raid siren post, Northfleet

Summary

Second World War air raid siren post of unknown design mounted with an electrically operated device, in Cooper's Road, Northfleet to warn the community of the approach of enemy raiders. Established in 1939, probably lasting until 1945, to be removed by 1946.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6360 7306 (point)
Map sheet TQ67SW
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Gravesend's civil defence authority, Undated maps showing civil defence sites in Gravesend (Map). SKE13751.

Gravesend's civil defence authority, Undated maps showing civil defence sites in Gravesend (Map). Ske13751.

Northfleet Urban District Council, 14/09/39, Minutes of Northfleet Urban District Council's Air Raid Precautions Committee, 14/09/1939 (Bibliographic reference). SKE13750.

Northfleet Urban District Council, 14/09/39, Minutes of Northfleet Urban District Council's Air Raid Precautions Committee, 14/09/1939 (Bibliographic reference). Ske13750.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: Northfleet Urban District Council. 14/09/39. Minutes of Northfleet Urban District Council's Air Raid Precautions Committee, 14/09/1939.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: Northfleet Urban District Council. 14/09/39. Minutes of Northfleet Urban District Council's Air Raid Precautions Committee, 14/09/1939.
  • --- Map: Gravesend's civil defence authority. Undated maps showing civil defence sites in Gravesend.
  • --- Map: Gravesend's civil defence authority. Undated maps showing civil defence sites in Gravesend.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 31 2009 4:21AM